One of my favorite parts of the Ouachita Trail to walk is the 1.6 or so mile stretch of Section 1 between Horsethief Springs and Forest Road 6014 (to the east). This is on Winding Stair Mountain (Ouachita National Forest, LeFlore County, Oklahoma).

It’s easy to get to, and it’s an enjoyable scenic hillside walk on a part of the trail that’s usually in good condition. Much of it is lined with interesting rocks.

Ouachita Trail

My full profile of this stretch (along with the part over to Winding Stair Trailhead) is in this post.

Cool rocky area

These are some additional photos from my hike on this part of the Ouachita Trail on November 14, 2015.

Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Some fall foliage on the Ouachita TrailMuch of this part of the Ouachita Trail is lined with interesting rocks.As you can see, most of this part of the OT is on a hillside which makes it a scenic and visually interesting hike.Ouachita TrailOuachita Trail: Horsethief Springs to FR 6014Ouachita TrailThe barbed wire fence on the right is by the area under the Shawnee Vista, on the Talimena Scenic Drive.One of the views in this part of the Ouachita Trail. Of course, there are more expansive views during leaf-off.Ouachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Ouachita TrailOuachita Trail between Horsethief Springs and FR 6014Ouachita TrailMore fall foliageOuachita Trail

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